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Audiology Deafness affects a large number of people: about 10 million people in the UK have a hearing loss. There are many different reasons why someone may be deaf or hard of hearing, and several different types of hearing loss. We can only introduce some of the main facts about deafness and the common terms used to describe hearing loss in this guide; if you have any questions or concerns about your own hearing, you should always discuss matters in more detail with your audiologist or GP.
Hearing aids explained There are several main types of personal hearing aid. The majority of people use two behind-the-ear (BTE) aids, one for each ear. The hearing aid is attached to an earmould, which is individually made in order to provide a good fit to your ear. In-the ear, in-the-canal and completely-in-the-canal hearing aids, which are specially made to fit inside your ear, may be suitable for those with less severe hearing losses.
The Loop Programme – also known as ‘T’! One very useful feature which has been included in hearing aids for many years, is a “telecoil”. Traditionally this has been known as a “T” Setting; nowadays it is more commonly called a Loop Programme. This offers a quick and easy way of listening to all sorts LAS002 of audio equipment with good sound quality.
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Listening to Music Many people who wear hearing aids are not aware that there are ways to get high quality sound when listening to recorded music. As an alternative to standard headphones, which do not work well with hearing aids, hearing aid users can use one of our specialist music listening products. Any music player with a standard 3.5mm stereo headphone socket (such as an iPod, computer, CD Player) can be used with a hearing aid. I love this new album...
TV Listening Relaxing at the end of the day watching TV – a simple pleasure that many of us take for granted but which may be difficult if someone is deaf or hard of hearing. Rather than just turning the TV volume up loud, using a TV listening product can make listening easier – without annoying the neighbours! The volume of sound from your TV listener is independent of the TV speaker sound, which can be at any level or could even be turned off. There are three main types of TV listener...
The Problem with Hearing Aids A hearing aid user will often find that the level of background noise in a room – general shuffling and coughing – can be as loud as the speaker’s voice, and amplified sound such as the television, sounds distant and unclear. Human ears are capable of filtering out unwanted sounds and ‘tuning in’ to a conversation, something a hearing aid is unable to do. It is important to remember that while a pair of spectacles can correct sight, hearing aids do not fully restore hearing loss.
Listening to people There is no need to let hearing loss isolate you from the hobbies, sports and entertainment that you used to enjoy. Hearing loss can make people give up their pastimes and the company of others because they have difficulty following the conversation. A personal fm system can help you to make the most of life again! Personal fm Personal fm systems are really effective and flexible.
Wireless Hearing Aid Accessories Nowadays people have lots of gadgets, such as phones, TVs and iPods, that they want to be able to hear easily. I can us phone e my mobile h with m ands-free y strea mer Hearing aid manufacturers have introduced wireless accessories to help people do this and get the most from their hearing aids. These devices will work with a wide range of recent hearing aids, including many of those currently provided through the NHS.
Alarm clocks We all need to wake up on time in the morning, however conventional alarm clocks are not very effective at waking people with a hearing loss. The problem is that people who wear hearing aids take them out overnight, meaning they can’t hear an alarm. Also the pitch of an alarm clock ‘beep’ is often very high and not adjustable, which is a problem for people with high frequency hearing loss.
Doorbells Often one of the most frustrating difficulties encountered by people with a hearing loss is not hearing the doorbell. It can be very inconvenient missing parcel deliveries and disappointing missing visits from friends. Doorbells are generally fitted in the hallway, close to the front door, which is usually a distance away from the living room, making them difficult to hear.
Watches Fiona’s Top Tip! A vibrating watch is an ideal way of keeping track of the time and providing a discreet reminder. While these watches provide a good alert during the day, the vibration isn’t really strong enough to wake you at night. If you’re after a night-time alert, please read about the alarm clocks available on page 15.
Fire Alarms In the event of a fire, it is essential that everyone is alerted immediately. You are much more likely to die in a fire at home if you haven’t got a smoke alarm. A smoke alarm is the easiest way to alert you to the danger of fire, giving you time to escape. You may already have a fire alarm system at home which will work well for most people with hearing aids during the day But... ... at night they are vulnerable when they are not wearing their hearing aids.
Pager systems A vibrating pager is a great way of alerting people with hearing difficulties to household sounds such a door bells, smoke alarms and telephones. to a lert you reat to a old sounds.
Telephones For most people, the telephone is a vital part of daily life. However, if you have a hearing loss using the phone can often be a difficult and frustrating experience. The good news is that there is a wide range of specially designed phones that can make a very positive difference for many people.
3 Can you normally follow a conversation without lipreading? Try listening to someone who covers their mouth as they talk to you. As a rule of thumb, if you cannot follow a conversation without lip-reading then you are also unlikely to follow a conversation on a telephone even with an amplified phone. In this case you might consider a Textphone such as a Minicom or a Screenphone – see page 23.
In-Line Handset Amplifiers In-Line Handset Amplifiers are really easy to install. You unplug the curly cord of your telephone handset and plug it into the Handset Amplifier instead. You then plug the Handset Amplifier into the curly cord socket on your telephone. Simple! A neat and easy to use device for non hearing aid wearers to boost the sound level of their existing telephone. Ideal for somebodywho has a mild hearing loss.
Textphones Textphones, or Minicoms as they are often known, are a way of sending an interactive sequence of typed messages over a telephone line. TEL004 How does a textphone work? All Textphones have a screen and a standard keyboard. You type your message out in turn using the keypad, it appears both on your screen and the screen of the textphone of the person you are calling.
Listening to a Mobile Phone TEL006 Our recommended solution for people who want to listen to their mobile phone with their hearing aids is to use a Bluetooth neckloop with your hearing aids set to the loop programme or ‘T’ position. What is Bluetooth? Bluetooth is an easy-to-use wireless communications technology. It is secure and operates over a short range of a maximum of 10m.
Mobile Phones TEL007 For people looking to purchase a new mobile phone, a new range of simple to use, Hearing Aid Compatible mobile phones are now available. Designed specifically to be easy for everyone to use, instead of making things small and complex, with these phones things are bigger, louder, clearer and easier to handle! touch with sy to stay in er you are. It can be ea ev er h family w friends and Things to think about...
Hearing Aid First Aid A hearing aid is an expensive, sophisticated electronic device and deserves to be taken great care of. Hearing aid users rely on their hearing aids in order to communicate with people around them. However, it cannot keep itself clean or tell you when it needs attention. In other words... HEARING AIDS NEED HELP! The Basic Steps Very simply, the basic steps are LOOK and LISTEN! LOOK CHECK at the...
Small things that will make a big difference: 1. Puffer – Highly recommended! Very useful to dry out condensation in the earmould HFA001 and attached tubing. 2. Drying Set – Because hearing aids are worn on the body, they absorb moisture internally which can cause corrosion or other damage to the electrical components. Drying the hearing aid out HFA002 overnight will improve its reliability. 3.
Cleaning Hearing aids and earmoulds need to be kept clean and free from dirt and wax. We would recommend you have a daily cleaning routine. Wax debris in the earmould tube makes the sound ‘bump along it’, affecting the sound quality. It is important to remember that the hearing aid and the earmould must be cleaned separately.
How to re-tube an earmould Earmoulds need retubing regularly to maintain optimum sound quality. Check the tubing and replace as soon as it shows signs of hardening or discolouring. Here is our step-by-step guide: Pull out the old tube, make sure that the hole in the mould is clean and free from debris – an earmould tube drill can make this easier. Keep your old tubing for later! 1 Wash the mould using an earmould cleansing kit or washing-up liquid and very hot water.
Tinnitus Tinnitus is a condition where you hear noises that aren’t there. These are usually in the form of ringing or whistling or in more extreme cases, a roaring sound. We all have tinnitus to some degree, but for the majority of us it doesn’t cause a problem and we rarely even notice it. For some people their tinnitus is very loud and distracting, causing stress and sleepless nights.
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School and studies For young deaf people, the most important listening environment is in school. Students spend up to half the school day learning by listening so it is vital that they can hear clearly. Radio aids Are used by most deaf students in schools and universities.
Equipment at Work Access to Work The Government’s Access to Work scheme can provide you and your employer with advice and may pay some or all of the costs of the specialist equipment that you need at work. At Connevans we have many years of experience providing equipment to support deaf and hard of hearing people at work. In many cases, the right technology can literally make the difference between staying in your chosen job or not.
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About Connevans Connevans E st ab 1 years 50 Connevans Limited is an independent family-run company, established over 50 years ago. We are specialist manufacturers and suppliers of equipment for deaf and hard of hearing people. l i s h e d 19 6 We are a regular supplier to education and health authorities as well as private customers and over the years we have developed a reputation for supplying quality products.
Do you know that there is a world of assistive equipment available for deaf and hard of hearing people? The latest assistive technology is smart, easy to use and inexpensive. It will help you get the best from your hearing aids, participate fully in social activities and enjoy again some aspects of life that you may have started to find a bit more difficult.
